The Create! Podcast

On this Q&A episode, Kat answers your questions about how to market yourself when you are still developing your style and voice, creating a cohesive body of work, pricing your art, what to focus on in your art career when you are strapped for time, navigating relationships, whether you need a degree to be an artist (spoiler, the answer is no) and more!

On this episode, Kat interviews Corrie and Natalie (2/4 of The Art History Babes) about the inspiration behind the Art History Babes podcast, handling criticism, the challenges of starting your own projects, building a community instead of competition and more.  "The Art History Babes are four lady pals with Masters' degrees in Art History that love to drink wine and discuss visual culture. The sh...

On this episode, Alicia Puig shares how she figured out her unique career path in the art world and what helped her make the difficult decision about which one of her passions to pursue. Alicia has been able to carve out a place for herself in the arts by practicing resilience and handling rejection with grace. She shares tips on how to stick out from the crowd and outsmart your competition when l...

On this episode of Art and Cocktails, Kat interviews contemporary artist Andrew Salgado about the inspiration behind his recent exhibition at Angell Gallery, his approach to painting, bringing pleasure back to art-making, the importance of rest for artists and much more. Andrew Salgado is a leading young figurative painter with over a dozen sold-out international exhibitions, including London, New...

Kat offers simple tips on writing down goals for your art career and shares some recent wins within her own painting practice, including international exhibitions. This episode is a simple approach to dreaming and goal setting, specifically for emerging artists. Resources: Ideal Life Visualization by Jason Stephenson: https://youtu.be/J11_JxqSJlE Desire Map Book by Danielle Laporte: http://www.dan...

Join us for a fun co-interview with artist Erika b Hess who recently launched her own podcast, I Like Your Work. We talk about artist residencies (I just got back from France at the time of recording), feminism, and being a painter, podcasting and entrepreneurship. Erika and I also discuss the importance of fostering our own artist communities and using our voice as artists. Erika b Hess is a pain...

On this episode, Kat interviews Jen and learns about her creative journey, the inspiration behind her latest ceramics and her upcoming exhibition in NYC. Kat and Jen chat about overcoming creative fear, taking risks, self care and much more. Jen Dwyer is a ceramicist artist who makes socially engaged ceramic sculptures and functional art objects.  Upcoming Exhibitions: Not For Your Bunny,   Lucas...

Join us for a fun and informative conversation with Margaret Winslow, the Curator of Contemporary Art at the Delaware Art Museum. Margaret shares her journey of becoming a curator, offers advice for those interested in pursuing museum or curatorial work and shares tips for interested in getting a museum exhibition. Margaret Winslow currently lives and works in Wilmington, Delaware where she is the...

On this bonus episode, Kat shares her experiences and perspectives on fear, how to get to the next level of your art career and stay motivated. Reading materials to help you get to the next level:  https://createmagazine.com/features/next-level-of-your-art-career-fear-and-motivation

This month I celebrated new milestones on my Instagram accounts and wanted to share some simple, easy tips that helped me get my personal account to 20k and the magazine's account to 60k. I use instagram to network, share my work with the world and even connect with new collectors! I want to share what has been working for me to help you do the same. On this episode, I cover the basics on what to...

Join us for a special episode with artist Gillian King as she shares her story, as well as the evolution of her creative process. Gillian talks about how she started using plants and natural materials in her abstract paintings, her experiences in international artist residencies and more. Gillian King is a painter and art educator from Winnipeg, Manitoba and MFA Graduate from the University of Ott...

On this episode, Kat does a brief introduction to the Create! Magazine two-year anniversary launch party at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts on October 4, 2018, from 6:30-9:30 pm generously sponsored by PAFA and Bluecoat Gin. This event is a celebration of our magazine and the art community that makes it possible. Kate also interviews, Kate Young, Venue Sales Manager at PAFA about the beautif...

On this episode, artist Marc Scheff openly shares his personal story and creative journey. Kat and Marc discuss the importance of curating your schedule, protecting your energy and filling your life with people and activities that inspire. "Marc Scheff is an award-winning artist based in New York City known for his unique dimensional conceptual portraits in layers of resin." Website: https://www.m...

On this Q&A episode, Kat answers your questions and shares her experiences with artist residencies in Greece, Iceland and France. She talks about what to expect, her favorite aspects, tips for packing, funding and more. If you are curious or are thinking about traveling abroad and applying to a residency, this one is for you!    Resources:   https://neslist.is https://www.skopartfoundation.org htt...

On this episode, Kat chats with Justin Anthony about his creative upbringing, being the co-founder of Artwork Archive along with John Feustel, serving the art community and celebrating the art of cocktails through his new ventures.  Justin explains the features of Artwork Archive and how it can help artists navigate the "not-so-sexy" aspects of their career and help them make a living doing what t...

On this episode, Kat chats with artist Dan Lam about her personal story, creative journey and the evolution of her sculptures. The artist shares her intuitive approach to art making and talks about why artists should focus on developing their craft before anything else. Dan also shares tips on navigating the world of social media and offers advice for artists looking to use Instagram to grow their...

On this episode, join us for a fun and inspiring conversation with artist Alonsa Guevara. Alonsa shares her journey of growing up in Chile, moving to New York and developing her career as a brilliant painter. Alonsa and Kat talk about inspiration, overcoming challenges, making money doing what you love and showing up for yourself as an artist. Alonsa's breathtaking paintings, personal story, hard...

On this episode, Olek openly shares her story of growing up in Poland, moving to New York and establishing herself as a leading contemporary artist. She offers invaluable advice on maintaining a rigorous studio practice, trusting your intuition, showing up for yourself and much more. Warning: Olek's passion for art and community is contagious.    Olek's Website:   http://oleknyc.com/

Bonus Q&A episode for emerging artists! With lots of love, based on personal experiences Kat shares quick, simple tips for getting your work featured more, when to apply to galleries, building your own community, sharing your unique story, finding a mentor (or what that may look like for you) and more.    Related Articles:    The Do's and Don'ts of Applying to Galleries   https://createmagazine.co...

On this episode, Kat chats with Jessica Rivas, artist and Marketing Associate at Art Miami Fairs.  Enjoy this fun conversation about her sketches, photography, vlog and maintaining an art practice while balancing other responsibilities in sunny Miami. Jessica shares her creative journey and the story of how destiny always seems to bring her back to art.  Jessica's Website:  http://www.jessicarivas...

On this episode, Kat and Anna share a few drinks and dive into Anna's incredible journey as a painter. We chat about how her experiences in archeology and anthropology influenced her current work. Anna talks about her love of processes and rituals and explains the inspiration behind her beautiful paintings. Born in 1985 in Sacramento, California, Anna Valdez's interest in cultural formation and co...

On this episode of, Kat chats with Jesse Brass , an artist and storyteller behind the film series  Making Art . The films have reached an audience of millions and been featured by leading art publications and blogs around the world. Kat interviews Jesse about his background and inspiration behind the series. Jesse's Films: vimeo.com/jessebrass   Support Jesse's project: https://www.patreon.com/mak...

On this episode, Kat chats with graphic designer Shelby McFadden about her creative journey, falling in love with design, and eventually leaving her 9-5 to pursue her dreams. Shelby is a designer, founder and editor of Pikchur Magazine and the designer for Create! Magazine. Shelby also talks about the inspiration behind her new magazine, what inspires her and offers branding tips for creatives. Sh...

Madelaine Buttini (Madbutt) is a visual artist from Brisbane, Australia currently exploring hand cut and digital collage using vintage and modern materials. In this episode, Maddie shares a beautiful, personal account of her life and creative journey. Enjoy our juicy chat about romance, changing careers, and following your instincts to find your artistic voice. We also discuss her current work and...

In this episode, Kat chats with curator Sarah Potter about becoming an art adviser in NYC, as well as how she got the title "The Good Witch of the Art World". Sarah offers invaluable tips on overcoming creative block, how to successfully submit work to opportunities and more. We also learn about Sarah's Cosmic Beach House summer pop-up project at Outpost in Asbury Park.   Sarah's Site:  www.sarahp...